Classes & Programs
As a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, it is our mission to provide a positive preschool experience in a safe and loving Christian environment, where a child can thrive, gain a love of learning, and cultivate a sense of self.
Class Schedules
2s Classes (2 years 7 months by 9/1 for a September start or by 1/1 for a January start)
Our 2s classes provides a fun, safe, nurturing environment for a child’s first early school experience. This class introduces social skills such as sharing and listening through various activities including circle time, story time, art, music and lots of play time. Students will be introduced to colors, simple shapes and various fine motor skills.
MON/WED/FRI 9:15am – 11:45am
TUES/THURS – 9:15am – 11:45am
5 day programming is available. Please email director for more information.
3s classes (3 years by September 1)
TUES/THURS 9:30am – 12:00pm
Pre-K Program (4-5 Yr Olds)
Our Pre-K classes are kindergarten-readiness classes which work towards a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Age appropriate reading, writing, and math skills are explored through crafts, centers, story time, play time, and group activities. We use a blend of Fundations and Learning Without Tears curriculums to teach letter recognition and formation through hands on experiences. Our program also focuses on social and emotional development, language acquisition, and fine and gross motor skills.
TUES/THURS 9:00am – 2:00pm
MON/WED/FRI 9:00am-12:00pm
MON/TUE/WED/FRI 9:00am-12:00pm
READ and STEAM Program
Our Reading Enrichment And Discovery and Science Technology Engineering Art Math program is offered to Pre-K students as an extra day of school.
The foundation of our READ class is to offer students more opportunities to explore award winning pieces of children’s literature while learning about different authors and illustrators through a variety of enriching activities. Our STEAM program gives our students an opportunity to foster a love for science and math while participating in many hands-on activities.
This program runs on Thursdays, beginning in October, from 9:00am - 12:00pm. This class can be added to the 3 day or 4 day to extend your child's school week. The cost of this class would be included with your tuition total at registration.
Special Programs
Classes meet with a church ministry staff member in the sanctuary for Mini-Worship time. Mini-worship time gives the children opportunities to grow in their knowledge of God and to learn about God’s love for them and the world. Age-appropriate stories from the Bible are incorporated into time spent in Mini-Worship.
Classes meet twice per month with the Director for a library lesson in the Preschool Library. Children have a chance to pick out a book to take home. Library book exchange happens every week.
Classes meet once per month to participate in fun music activities. Children are introduced to various types of music as well as different instruments.
Classes meet in our gym every week to participate in wonderful gym lessons that help to develop fine and gross motor skills. We use equipment such as scooters, bean bags, balls, parachutes, and ride on toys. The children look forward to the fun and games in P.E. class each week!
Extended Day Programs
Lunch Bunch
MON, TUES, WED, and FRI:
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Students bring their lunches to school. This is an opportunity for students to interact in a social atmosphere.
Exploration Mondays
1:00 – 2:00 PM
This is an enrichment class held after lunch bunch. Students participate in activities based around a science theme of the day. Topics such as magnets, sink or float, ramps and angles, etc. will be explored.
Wiggly Tuesday & Wednesday
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Students participate in fun games in the gym or in the outside play area.
Arts & Crafts Fridays
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Students explore arts & crafts using various art supplies and mediums.
Special Events
Our families are welcome to participate in some of our extra fun events her at the school including the Halloween Parade, PreK Christmas Pageant, Bingo Night, the Art Show, Mother's Day Tea and other event and fundraisers throughout the year.